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Vintage Yellow & Black Painted Steel 'Slow Children' Traffic or Street Sign

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A fine vintage traffic or street sign. With graphics of a child running & large block letters spelling: 'SLOW CHILDREN'. Simply a great vintage sign! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Condition Details: There are spots of rust & oxidation, wear to the paint decoration, and a few small tears to the edges. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Unmarked Measurements: Height: ca. 23 7/8 in. Width: ca. 18 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.88 in (60.66 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. There are spots of rust & oxidation, wear to the paint decoration, and a few small tears to the edges. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV HA F221stDibs: LU1610228730492
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